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Cetera broker-dealers latest to file legal claim against Ohio National
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 21, 2018
Cetera broker-dealers latest to file legal claim against Ohio National

Six Cetera broker-dealers allege the insurer will be breaching its contractual obligations by withholding millions of dollars in trail commissions from their brokers.

By Greg Iacurci
Former N.J. broker gets prison time for $3.1 million fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 21, 2018
Former N.J. broker gets prison time for $3.1 million fraud

Scott Newsholme sentenced to 8 1/2 years in jail for long-running scheme.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra bars ex-LPL broker who controlled customer accounts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 20, 2018
Finra bars ex-LPL broker who controlled customer accounts

Cheryl Ann Stallings allegedly violated LPL's policy regarding fiduciary capacities.

By Bruce Kelly
Morgan Stanley launches new adviser technology dashboard
FINTECH NOV 20, 2018
Morgan Stanley launches new adviser technology dashboard

WealthDesk integrates Morgan Stanley's new suite of technology in a single location.

By Ryan W. Neal
Medicare high-income surcharges to increase in 2019
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 20, 2018
Medicare high-income surcharges to increase in 2019

New top tier added for ultra-high-income retirees next year.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Nasdaq rout reflects rising concerns that tech stocks have peaked
EQUITIES NOV 20, 2018
Nasdaq rout reflects rising concerns that tech stocks have peaked

Growth at the biggest tech companies is slowing at the same time criticism of Silicon Valley's monopolistic tendencies is rising

By Bloomberg
Ohio National lays off chief distribution officer; president retires after three months on the job
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2018
Ohio National lays off chief distribution officer; president retires after three months on the job

The personnel changes come weeks after the insurer's controversial decision to stop paying trail commissions on some annuities.

By Greg Iacurci
As it works to pull off a merger, FS Investments admits shortcomings
ALTERNATIVES NOV 20, 2018
As it works to pull off a merger, FS Investments admits shortcomings

Management makes public statements about weaknesses at company's funds.

By Bruce Kelly
Fortress Biotech selling its majority stake in National Holdings
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 19, 2018
Fortress Biotech selling its majority stake in National Holdings

B. Riley Financial will own 49% of the shares of the broker-dealer, which has 700 independent reps and advisers

By Bruce Kelly
Fight for New Jersey fiduciary rule yields doomsday rhetoric from both sides
RIA NEWS NOV 19, 2018
Fight for New Jersey fiduciary rule yields doomsday rhetoric from both sides

Stakeholders warned of a 'crisis' and 'decimation of our financial system' at a public meeting held by the New Jersey Bureau of Securities.

By Greg Iacurci
Embrace innovation to attract next-gen investors
OPINION NOV 19, 2018
Embrace innovation to attract next-gen investors

Advisers need to change their relationship with technology to keep pace with the changing preferences of younger clients

By Dani Fava
5 ways to start the 'purpose' conversation with clients
OPINION NOV 19, 2018
5 ways to start the 'purpose' conversation with clients

Help clients understand that retirement is about more than money.

By Dan Starishevsky
3 reasons for the annuity sales spike
OPINION NOV 19, 2018
3 reasons for the annuity sales spike

And none of them have anything to do with the death of the DOL rule

By Scott Stolz
Taking stock of the new political landscape in Washington
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 19, 2018
Taking stock of the new political landscape in Washington

The incoming Congress will present both challenges and opportunities for the financial advisory profession.

By Bloomberg
Fintech one of few areas willing to give women a break
FINTECH NOV 17, 2018
Fintech one of few areas willing to give women a break

Historical barriers are less entrenched in financial technology, and women are taking full advantage of their chance to shine.

By Ryan W. Neal
For some women, widowhood produces a windfall — and plenty of headaches
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 17, 2018
For some women, widowhood produces a windfall — and plenty of headaches

Women who are beneficiaries of their late husbands' estates could be shocked at how much more they owe in taxes.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Lessons I've learned on how to thrive
OPINION NOV 17, 2018
Lessons I've learned on how to thrive

'There is more work to be done, but no limit to where we can go.'

By Penny Pennington
Adviser suffers the challenge of being a disabled woman on Wall Street
OPINION NOV 17, 2018
Adviser suffers the challenge of being a disabled woman on Wall Street

Adviser survives cancer but loses her job in financial services.

By Cynthia D. DiBartolo
Advisers draw inspiration from women who ran for Congress
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 17, 2018
Advisers draw inspiration from women who ran for Congress

Seeing women break through barriers in politics is encouraging to those in other male-dominated fields.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Kara Stein: Recent gains in female leadership aren't enough
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 17, 2018
Kara Stein: Recent gains in female leadership aren't enough

SEC commissioner says we've come a long way, but until we fully utilize the potential of half the population, we'll lose out on innovation and growth.

By Kara Stein